Floral Designers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for floral designerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $39,520 ≈ $19/hr
National median salary $37,360
Total employment 40,590 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth -5.9%
Decline
Annual openings 5,100 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 43,800 → 41,200 (-2,600)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Massachusetts$48,690
- California$48,540
- Alaska$46,490
- New York$45,940
- Hawaii$45,910
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$30,190
- Mississippi$30,920
- Oklahoma$31,540
- Arkansas$32,080
- Kansas$32,790
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $48,690 | $46,460 | $23 | +23.2% | 870 |
| 2 | California | $48,540 | $47,040 | $23 | +22.8% | 4,080 |
| 3 | Alaska | $46,490 | $48,130 | $22 | +17.6% | 80 |
| 4 | New York | $45,940 | $45,260 | $22 | +16.2% | 2,330 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $45,910 | $46,170 | $22 | +16.2% | 380 |
| 6 | Colorado | $45,660 | $45,380 | $22 | +15.5% | 790 |
| 7 | Washington | $45,510 | $44,460 | $22 | +15.2% | 910 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $44,630 | $45,190 | $21 | +12.9% | 1,020 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $44,540 | $42,950 | $21 | +12.7% | 70 |
| 10 | Maryland | $44,270 | $41,020 | $21 | +12% | 460 |
| 11 | Oregon | $43,590 | $44,730 | $21 | +10.3% | 710 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $43,040 | $43,230 | $21 | +8.9% | 220 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $43,010 | $39,220 | $21 | +8.8% | 490 |
| 14 | Vermont | $42,570 | $44,720 | $20 | +7.7% | 110 |
| 15 | Virginia | $40,340 | $37,350 | $19 | +2.1% | 980 |
| 16 | Nevada | $40,140 | $39,600 | $19 | +1.6% | 440 |
| 17 | Delaware | $40,030 | $39,630 | $19 | +1.3% | 100 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $39,590 | $36,420 | $19 | +0.2% | 310 |
| 19 | Arizona | $39,460 | $36,860 | $19 | -0.2% | 390 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $39,370 | $37,190 | $19 | -0.4% | 580 |
| 21 | Florida | $39,170 | $36,770 | $19 | -0.9% | 2,600 |
| 22 | Maine | $38,310 | $35,930 | $18 | -3.1% | 290 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $37,820 | $35,290 | $18 | -4.3% | 170 |
| 24 | Illinois | $37,300 | $35,880 | $18 | -5.6% | 1,760 |
| 25 | Georgia | $37,110 | $35,440 | $18 | -6.1% | 1,020 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $37,020 | $35,920 | $18 | -6.3% | 1,840 |
| 27 | Michigan | $36,840 | $35,890 | $18 | -6.8% | 1,640 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $36,820 | $37,190 | $18 | -6.8% | 990 |
| 29 | Iowa | $36,780 | $35,340 | $18 | -6.9% | 430 |
| 30 | Indiana | $36,760 | $36,280 | $18 | -7% | 800 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $36,590 | $36,220 | $18 | -7.4% | 890 |
| 32 | Utah | $36,320 | $35,980 | $17 | -8.1% | 830 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $36,240 | $33,910 | $17 | -8.3% | 190 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $36,070 | $35,930 | $17 | -8.7% | 390 |
| 35 | Wisconsin | $35,900 | $35,010 | $17 | -9.2% | 1,030 |
| 36 | Missouri | $35,890 | $34,210 | $17 | -9.2% | 1,160 |
| 37 | Idaho | $35,840 | $36,830 | $17 | -9.3% | 330 |
| 38 | Ohio | $35,730 | $35,790 | $17 | -9.6% | 1,520 |
| 39 | Wyoming | $35,380 | $35,020 | $17 | -10.5% | 120 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $35,270 | $33,870 | $17 | -10.8% | 170 |
| 41 | Texas | $34,990 | $35,080 | $17 | -11.5% | 3,100 |
| 42 | Montana | $34,390 | $34,100 | $17 | -13% | 290 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $34,090 | $32,000 | $16 | -13.7% | 500 |
| 44 | Alabama | $33,730 | $34,430 | $16 | -14.7% | 470 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $33,700 | $34,940 | $16 | -14.7% | 430 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $33,110 | $30,000 | $16 | -16.2% | 430 |
| 47 | Kansas | $32,790 | $31,190 | $16 | -17% | 490 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $32,080 | $29,910 | $15 | -18.8% | 420 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $31,540 | $29,660 | $15 | -20.2% | 450 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $30,920 | $29,370 | $15 | -21.8% | 290 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $30,190 | $29,860 | $15 | -23.6% | 250 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 279 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $52,570 | $53,260 | 60 |
| 2 | Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $49,830 | $50,100 | 60 |
| 3 | Salinas, CA | $49,220 | $62,210 | 40 |
| 4 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $48,740 | $47,020 | 80 |
| 5 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $48,410 | $49,580 | 60 |
| 6 | Anchorage, AK | $48,310 | $47,830 | 40 |
| 7 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $48,200 | $50,570 | 1,330 |
| 8 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $47,910 | $46,260 | 220 |
| 9 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $47,560 | $45,960 | 400 |
| 10 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $47,220 | $49,330 | 670 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing floral designerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | $64,550 | $62,900 | — |
| 2 | Casino Hotels | $52,500 | $55,330 | 40 |
| 3 | Accommodation | $52,380 | $53,660 | 130 |
| 4 | Traveler Accommodation | $52,380 | $53,660 | 130 |
| 5 | Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | $50,510 | $51,450 | 110 |
| 6 | Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | $50,510 | $51,630 | 110 |
| 7 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $49,510 | $55,390 | 90 |
| 8 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $49,510 | $55,390 | 90 |
| 9 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $49,510 | $55,390 | 90 |
| 10 | Sector 72 - Accommodation and Food Services | $47,690 | $49,330 | 310 |
| 11 | Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | $46,510 | $45,120 | 30 |
| 12 | Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | $46,510 | $45,120 | 30 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do floral designers make in the U.S.?
The median floral designers salary in the United States is $37,360 per year (mean $39,520), and about 80% earn between $28,600 and $51,000.
How much do floral designers make per hour?
Roughly $19 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $39,520 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays floral designers the most?
Massachusetts has the highest average pay for floral designers at $48,690 per year (median $46,460).
What is the job outlook for floral designers?
Employment is projected to change -5.9% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 5,100 openings per year.
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